The Homemakers organization was established in Robertson County in 1947 when a full time Home Demonstration Agent was assigned to the county.  Initially seven clubs were organized and over time several members came to claim fifty years or more of membership.  As people’s lifestyles changed, some clubs were discontinued or assimilated into others, but the Homemaker organization in Robertson County continues to be of viable service to the community.  Traditional club lessons have always been included for the members, but they have always been adamant about education of others and serving their community as well.  Activities and community service projects conducted by the various clubs have included annual Blood Drives, Lemonade and Ice Cream sold during the Fourth of July Celebration, Pecan sales and the annual Christmas Bazaar.  Although enjoyed by many throughout the county, funds raised by these activities have gone to benefit local students by providing scholarship for graduating Robertson County seniors.

Although concerns during the COVID pandemic have curtailed many events in the community, and hence the Homemaker functions paired with them, the County Homemaker Council has attempted to remain visible and continue to help others in a positive fashion.   Every community has the front line heroes in this pandemic situation that carry on their necessary functions no matter what the hardships they may endure.  It may seem no one recognizes what they do or how vital they are, and no where is that more important than in the health care field.  After some discussion, the County Homemaker Council decided to treat the employees at the extended care facility in Mt. Olivet to a pizza party on Christmas Eve.  They thought it would be a morale boost for those working away from their family during the holiday and recognition for the hard work that they do.  The other positive factor would be that it would support Pizza n’ More, a locally owned, as well as the only remaining, restaurant in the county.

Council members arranged to meet and deliver pizza and other party supplies to the nursing facility on Christmas Eve, where it was received with enthusiasm and enjoyed by all three shifts of employees working over the holiday.  Hopefully things will return to normal as the new year progresses, but the presence of Homemakers in Robertson County remains whatever the future brings.